Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Burlington Park

Misty and I decided on a last minute trip to Burlington Park on Sunday. My mom was already coming to babysit when we changed the plans. (The park is so much more fun than furniture shopping!) She joined us for a picnic lunch and a fun day at the park instead. Cora had a fantastic time! She loves her cousins, Will and Laurel Ann. Will became her best buddy when he gave her her first band aid. She had to do everything that Will did. Another first- cotton candy! I can't believe I allowed it! Oh, how far I've come...
"This is how you ring the bell, Cora."


1st cotton candy


Cora and her best buddy



Where is your band aid? "Will- band aid"






neglected blog...

Look at those teeth!


Since my last post we've almost sold our house and bought a new one! This should all happen on May 27th. To say that it is bittersweet does not begin to describe it. Because of all of the "house business" I have had little time to devote to the blog. But our little Cora has not stopped growing, changing or amazing us!

Her vocabulary is increasing every day. We can tell her something once and she remembers it when we least expect it. For example, I taught her that green means go and red means stop. We were in the car a couple of days later and Cora kept saying "Gringo". I thought it was a little odd but I agreed- as she also appeared to be pointing to me... It only took a few more traffic lights to realize that she was saying, "Green. Go!" Smart girl.

Our biggest achievement by far has been the potty training. Can it be this easy?! She tells when she needs to potty and she waits patiently for us to undress her and she goes. That's it. Pees, poops, no problem. She just requires inspection by all adults in the house and 3 m&ms. Unfortunately, it is not as easy for her teachers to get her to a bathroom in time. I am glad that my summer break will be here soon and we can spend more time on this new skill.

Cora still loves her babies. She has started singing "Rock Byyyyye Baaayybe, on see sop. Baby FALL DOWN!" Hilarious! She is also still very attached to her blankets and pacifiers. She also enjoys dressing up. I've included one of her latest outfits. My cousin, Erin sent this silk dress to her from China. She loved wearing it... with her purple cowgirl hat. Sorry, Erin and Wendy.

I have so many things that I could write. I can't possibly keep up with all of the wonderful things our sweetie is doing these days! I'll try to be better I promise!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

3 Week Break

The Beach Trip





The Big Easter Egg Hunt at Ge's House
too cute



Cora fell asleep on the floor. Laurel Ann soon followed. Uncle Mike volunteered to "babysit" (you can see his foot). He was snoozing away too.



These two sneaky rascals are getting eggs early.

She loved wearing this hat. I was surprised.

An Easter wonderland! bounce houses, powerwheels, wiffleball, cornhole, football, volleyball...



The boys' table

The girls' table

my people- well, a few of them. We had about 60 over for Easter Sunday.



Filling Eggs. This one is out of order. Oh well.


Sweet girls



Cora loved the train whistle and bell at the GCM.



Having tea in the dining car


Happy Birthday, Tannar!



Another favorite

This girl loves babies! She is so sweet with them.



Look at that box of sweetness!

School Easter Egg Hunt



"Ben, if you don't want those eggs..."



GCM #2

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

To Daddy, From Cora

Hi Daddy. It's Cora. We've been missing you around here for the past couple of days. I thought I would go through some of my favorite pictures of us together. Mama has a million! It was hard to choose. So I just picked some of the most recent ones. I love you!






Look how tall I am!

This is the ball that you bought the day you found out that I was going to be a girl. Now I'm big enough to kick it!







Monday, March 22, 2010

Smile

I've heard this song many times but it really caught my attention recently. Cora always makes me SMILE. This song takes the words out of my mouth. I am so blessed to have such a precious little girl in my life. I'm including the lyrics of the song "Smile" by Uncle Kracker. The lyrics are simple but they are perfect. The next time you hear it, think of those in your life that make you SMILE.
I love you little Cora! -Mama

Smile

by Uncle Kracker


You´re better then the best
I´m lucky just to linger in your life
Cooler then the flip side of my pillow that´s right
Completely unaware
Nothing can compare to where you send me
Lets me know that it´s ok yeah it´s ok
And the moments where my good times start to fade



You make me smile like the sun
Fall out of bed sing like a bird
Dizzy in my head spin like a record
Crazy on a Sunday night
You make me dance like a fool
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Ohh you make me smile

Even when you´re gone
Somehow you come along
Just like a flower poking through the sidewalk crack and just like that
You steal away the rain and just like that

You make me smile like the sun
Fall out of bed sing like bird
Dizzy in my head spin like a record
Crazy on a Sunday night
You make me dance like a fool
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Ohh you make me smile

Don´t know how I lived without you
Cuz everytime that I get around you
I see the best of me inside your eyes
You make me smile
You make me dance like a fool
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild

You make me smile like the sun
Fall out of bed sing like bird
Dizzy in my head spin like a record
Crazy on a Sunday night
You make me dance like a fool
Forget how to breathe
Shine like gold buzz like a bee
Just the thought of you can drive me wild
Ohh you make me smile
Ohh you make me smile
Ohh you make me smile